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=Introduction: Lesson 1=
 * Lesson 1 consists of a literary piece about school and an informational text about school long ago.
 * Before reading the main selection, read the Background on page 12. Ask the following questions.
 * ** On page 12 **, why does the author begin with questions?
 * Look at the T-chart on ** p12 **. How does the T-chart help us understand what is being said in the text?
 * As the first text of the year, read with the students and use the questions below as you go.

=Student Outcomes:=
 * Students will be able to describe the elements of a story map, understand the structure of a literary piece and summarize what they have read.

1. ** On page 17 ,** explain what word stands out. Why does the author want the word to stand out? 2. ** On page 17 **, what clues can you find that help you determine the meaning of the word "fine"? 3. Explain how the illustrations tell you about the mood of the story on ** pages 16 and 17 **. How does their mood change on** pages 26 and 27 **? 4. Go back and re-read** pages 17-21 **, explain how the author uses repetition to enhance the story. || =Questions:= 1. ** On pages 36-39 **, how do the photographs help the reader to better understand the historical text? ||
 * =Title 1: A Fine, Fine School= || =Title 2: One-Room Schoolhouse= ||
 * =Questions:=

=Summative Questions:= 1. Describe how the principal's attitude towards time changes through the story. Make sure to identify changes from the beginning to the middle and the middle to the end. Why do these changes occur? 2. Why were the students and teachers afraid to voice their concerns to the principal? 3. What is the author's message about the importance of learning?

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